Smart Spending - All Comments

re: Extreme savings: Washed baggies and unflushed toilets

WC — Sun, 11 May 2008 21:12:21 GMT

PS I do wash my floss twice before I add it to my fireplace fuel. WC

re: Extreme savings: Washed baggies and unflushed toilets

WC — Sun, 11 May 2008 21:10:03 GMT

I haven't use toilet paper for twelve years or more. I learned on the net that toilet paper only became popular in the 1920's. My mom said they used to use leaves. I use discarded clothing and wash them with my clothes. The detergent keeps the dirt from transfering to other clothes. I burn paper and wood in my wood stove for heat. I only turn my water heater on twenty minutes before I shower and I turn it back to pilot just before I shower. I'm always looking for ways to conserve. As a Landlord I've learned many things from my tenants. Toilet paper is the main cause of plumbing clogges! I'm working on a way to convert standard toilets to minimal water demand similar to RV toilets. WC

re: 'Let It Be': Learning money management from hit songs

Not Made Of Money — Sun, 11 May 2008 15:18:41 GMT

I love the song "Shop Around" - that is also my personal strategy for saving money - don't buy anything unless I have a price comparison point.

re: Confused? Your guide to the tax rebate

john — Sun, 11 May 2008 12:33:19 GMT

bush is a moron

re: Why the bank hates your coins

Keith Jones — Sun, 11 May 2008 07:13:47 GMT

Save your nickels, and pennies dated before 1982. You will find the price of the copper/nickel is greater than the face value of these coins. They are soon to be phased out and replaced with steel, a much cheaper metal.

Wish I was around when the dimes, quarters, halves and dollars were 90% silver. Honest money.

re: Debt collectors go after expired Verizon bills

Diana — Sun, 11 May 2008 06:06:08 GMT

Again everyone dispute the bill and check your state's S.O.L. laws.

Type in BudHibbs.com and look under agenceys to avoid.

Click on AFNI, Inc.

Read Bud's message

Best of luck everyone,

Diana

re: Avoid left turns: Save money by driving like the pros

Pchan — Sun, 11 May 2008 03:34:56 GMT

<i>A better suggestion is to move your home or job to the same area and sell the car!</i>

Sure! I'll just fork over $400K for a condo, or pay a couple of thousand dollars a month (minimum) for an apartment so that I can live near where I work. No sweat.

I realize that it's terribly selfish of me to want to be able to eat and put something by for retirement instead of going into massive debt to save on resources. Instead of wagging your finger at individuals who are doing their best, you'd be better served to raise your voice in protest against the non existent public transportation we have in this country.

re: Yard sales: 6 things to buy and how to get a better deal

Virginia Presley — Sun, 11 May 2008 03:34:33 GMT

people ask me how I have become the best dressed woman at church. I just say my whole outfit plus shoes and bag comes to a grand total of 3.25.

re: Yard sales: 6 things to buy and how to get a better deal

Marian Hoyle — Sun, 11 May 2008 01:48:28 GMT

Strangely enough my best find ws ten copies of "The Complete Garage Sale Book - How to Organize and Operate a SureFire Money MaKer". It is the best garage sale manual there is. I paid a buck apiece for new copies and gave them as presents. Everyone loved their gifts. I looked it up on Amazon, but they have the wrong price listed.

re: On $11 an hour, Jersey man made millions

Mark Ross — Sun, 11 May 2008 00:19:51 GMT

He has a great deal to teach us all with regards to managing finances and giving back; it's a shame though he didn't spend money on himself. He has deprived himself of pleasure in many ways. I can only hope in his golden years he will find a way to enjoy his life to the fullest. Lets not forget he is from a different time..